A divorce involving grandparents aged 50 and above greatly affects not just their adult children but also their grandchildren. Kids and teens suffer from gray divorce when they suddenly can’t be with both grandparents and spend less time with them. According to a...
Family Law
What is a SAPCR case?
Child custody disputes can be a source of significant stress and tension during and after the divorce. Some parents can have a good enough relationship to settle issues privately. But sometimes, these conflicts can escalate, warranting families to seek legal options....
Should I refinance the mortgage because of my divorce?
Divorce can be complex and emotional, often involving a series of tough decisions, including handling marital assets. Properties, such as the family home, can be easy to divide but also have complications. Real estate usually has a shared mortgage that can come with...
Essential tips for creating a parenting plan
No one plans for divorce, but everyone must prepare for the aftermath. A parenting plan can insulate families from falling into total chaos post-divorce. It is a legally binding agreement that typically outlines custody arrangements, visitation schedules,...
What expenses does child support not cover?
Having children can be rewarding but raising them may also be costly. While custodial parents may rely on child support, it may only cover the most basic needs. Monthly child support payments may not be enough to cover other expenditures like hospitalization,...
Parallel parenting: How it works and why it matters
Parenting models of modern parents are more nuanced, which only means there are now more ways to address varying family dynamics amid divorce. Parallel parenting, as implied by its name, is a parenting arrangement where spouses maintain a healthy distance from each...
Potential benefits of mediation
Divorce can be an incredibly challenging process. A marriage is ending and couples must work through incredibly challenging issues like child custody, financial support and property division. Many couples are turning to mediation to work through issues and discuss a...
How long does spousal support last in Texas?
If a couple decides to get divorced, there is a chance that unless both spouses make the same amount of money, the spouse without a full-time job outside of the home may have a difficult time supporting themselves without their spouse’s income. In Texas, courts will...
Modifying a child support order
As any parent knows, raising children is expensive. Child support is often a critical financial resource to help meet the needs of children. Following an initial order for child support, the income of parents or financial needs of children can change. What can you do...
Unmarried paternity in Texas
For married parents, most parents assume that the husband is the presumed father. And, in Texas, that is normally the case. However, with unmarried parents’, League City, Texas, paternity is a bit more murky. Unmarried parents For fathers, the unfortunate truth is...